Question 1

Which of the following bones forms the heel of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Calcaneus

Question 2

How many thoracic vertebrae are present in the human body?

Accepted Answer

12

Question 3

Which structure allows the head to nod 'yes'?

Accepted Answer

Atlas

Question 4

The sternal end of the clavicle articulates with which structure?

Accepted Answer

Manubrium of sternum

Question 5

Which of the following is a sesamoid bone?

Accepted Answer

Patella

Question 6

Which ribs are considered 'floating ribs'?

Accepted Answer

Ribs 11-12

Question 7

Which bone articulates with both the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint?

Accepted Answer

Talus

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary spinal curve present at birth?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic curve

Question 9

The head of the radius is located at which end of the bone?

Accepted Answer

Proximal

Question 10

Which type of joint is freely movable and found in the shoulder and hip?

Accepted Answer

Diarthrotic

Question 11

A patient presents with a fracture to the lateral bone of the lower leg. Which bone is most likely fractured?

Accepted Answer

Fibula

Question 12

Which vertebra possesses the dens, allowing for rotation of the head?

Accepted Answer

Axis (C2)

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of an amphiarthrosis joint?

Accepted Answer

Intervertebral disc joint

Question 14

The acromial end of the clavicle articulates with which structure?

Accepted Answer

Acromion of scapula

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the function of the patella?

Accepted Answer

Protects the knee joint and improves leverage of the quadriceps muscle

Question 16

Which of the following is a secondary spinal curve that develops as a child begins to walk?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar curve

Question 17

Which bone is NOT part of the ossa coxae?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum

Question 18

Which of the following joints is classified as synarthrotic?

Accepted Answer

Suture of the skull

Question 19

A patient has difficulty extending their knee after a fall. Which structure is most likely injured?

Accepted Answer

Patella

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the attachment of true ribs?

Accepted Answer

Attach directly to the sternum

Axial and Appendicular Skeleton, Articulations, and Key Bone Structures – Guided Study Notes

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